A transistor
Many things protect a computer from electrostatic discharge such as linear voltage regulators and fuses.
They are shoes that are made to dissapate ElectroStatic Discharge which can damage electronics and computer parts.
electrostatic discharge
There are many different types of electrostatic discharge. Some examples include electric sparks such as from lightning, corona discharge, and brush discharge.
Damaged sockets, leaky capacitors and electrostatic discharge due to dust.
Electrostatic discharge
When there is a sufficiently strong electrostatic charge, it can cause air molecules to ionize, which are then electrically conductive and create a pathway for the discharge of the electrostatic charge.
Ground yourself before touching anything in the computer
Static discharge is the spark associated with static electricity that is caused by electrostatic discharge.
static electricity
grounding strap
Frightening lightning